Determining your own kitchen style is like choosing a new dress or a new car. It is a personal choice. As a homeowner/homemaker, it is best to choose a style that provides an ambiance for cooking and dining. Of what use is the kitchen's aesthetics if it does not go well with the kitchen's functionality or your family's comfort? At times when you don't want to undertake your kitchen remodel as a solo project, it is best to call in the professionals. Working with someone who knows more about kitchens than you can be advantageous. A certified kitchen designer, remodeler or contractor has more knowledge about the specifics of kitchens and all the products and features that go with. He or she is someone you can approach for advice and assistance. A good kitchen designer should listen to you and should not impose his or her own style choices on your kitchen. What's more, he or she should understand your vision of an ideal kitchen and will help you fulfil it.

Appliances that tend to be used frequently are then free to stand on the surrounding work surfaces, brought onto the central island when they need to be used. Not everybody, however, is blessed with a kitchen large enough to accommodate a kitchen island. In smaller houses the galley kitchen is the norm and, again, the 'working triangle' needs to be taken into account when implementing suitable kitchen decorating ideas. In most galley kitchens the hob is along one wall with the sink directly opposite and work surfaces either side of both hob and sink. This means the main working area is the triangle within the centre of the kitchen. In Western kitchens, regardless of the level of cooking skills the kitchen user has, each kitchen houses very similar appliances. There are certain items that are found in all kitchens, such as washing machine, fridge, cooker - either fitted or free-standing - sink unit and fitted cupboards with work surfaces built-in.

Texture: Depending on the style of kitchen you choose, the texture of the kitchen finish will come in to play. Let's say your choice is a contemporary kitchen, then you will have the choice between a high gloss or matt finish. High gloss kitchens are still very popular, but expect to see more matt finishes in 2011. High gloss kitchens are easy to clean but can show up marks and finger prints quite easily. Matt finishes are easy to keep but don't show up marks as much as high gloss.